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How to Be Funny Without Telling Jokes
You don't have to know how to tell jokes to crack people up. You can make people laugh simply by finding the funny side in day-to-day life. Spend some time searching for the right material, find a way to use humor naturally, and immerse yourself in humor.
How to Hit the Lower Notes on a Flute
On a flute, the lower notes can be harder to play than the higher ones. It just depends on what kind of flute player you are. You could have more trouble playing higher notes than lower notes. Here are some suggestions for making low range notes sound goo...
How to Copy Computer Games from CD to Your Hard Drive
This wikiHow teaches you how to create a digital copy of a game disc on your hard drive. That way you no longer have to insert a physical disc to play. This copy (also called a disc image) can be “mounted” in Windows 8 and 10 without the need of a third-p...
How to Make Dried Fruit
Dried fruit is a good source of nutrients and is filled with vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in natural sugar. You can dry a wide variety of fruits, including grapes (sultanas, currants and raisins), apples (sliced), apricots, pears, peaches, figs,...
How to Smell Nice
If you tend to sweat a lot or notice that you have a strong body odor, it might be time to switch up your hygiene routine. Staying fresh all day every day can be a challenge, but with a few simple tips, you can keep your odor under control. Here are 9 tr...
How to Choose a Pet
You want a pet, but you aren't sure which kind to choose. Keeping a pet is a big responsibility, and it can entail a long-term commitment. Each animal has its own physical and emotional needs, and you must be prepared to fulfill those needs. Do your resea...
How to Get Out of Quicksand
You're hiking alone in the wilderness, lost in your thoughts, when suddenly you find yourself trapped in quicksand and sinking fast. Certain muddy death? Not quite. While quicksand isn't nearly as dangerous as it looks in the movies, it is a real phenomen...
How to Have a Pleasant Facial Expression
Having a pleasant facial expression is a small change that can have a very positive affect on your life. It can be the difference between making friends, getting a job, starting a relationship, or getting help throughout the day. In order to have a pleasa...
Effective Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills
Have you ever dealt with a simple misunderstanding that could have been resolved with more communication? Effective communication is about expressing your feelings clearly and concisely while listening to another person's body language and perspectives. S...
How to Wash Your Hands
Good handwashing practices are essential for protecting yourself and other people from the germs, chemicals, and dirt that can accumulate on your hands throughout the day. There are some situations where handwashing is necessary, but you may be able to us...
How to Plant a Tree
If you're preparing to plant a tree, congratulations! Adding even one new tree to our environment makes a significant and positive impact. But how do you properly plant the tree to ensure it grows and thrives? In this article, we'll walk you through the e...
How to Shoot a Handgun
Despite what Hollywood would have you believe, shooting a handgun with precision requires balance, technique, and practice. Even if you're an experienced shooter of long guns, shooting a handgun accurately requires a different set of skills. Read on for a...
How to Dry Flowers
Would you like to keep your house full of flowers right through the winter? You can dry your favorite blossoms at home and do exactly that. There are many ways to dry flowers, and part of the fun is experimenting to find out which works best for each spec...
How to Find a Current Address for Someone
You fell out of touch with an old friend or distant relative, and now all you have is their name and an outdated address. Fortunately, there are all kinds of ways you can find someone's current address, and most of them only require a computer and the per...
How to Prepare and Give a Speech
Being asked to prepare and give a speech can seem really intimidating when you've never done it before. Don't worry! You'll be a public speaking pro in no time if you follow these simple tips.
How to Beat Drug Addiction
Having a drug addiction can make you feel as though there's no hope for getting better. But no matter how bad things have gotten, you can beat your addiction with perseverance and patience. Start by defining your reasons for quitting, since that will help...